The 200 Club Awarded Fifteen $5,000 Scholarships

Frank L. Cahill
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The 200 Club Awarded Fifteen $5,000 Scholarships

MORRIS COUNTY — The 200 Club of Morris County announced that it will award fifteen $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are family members of first responders or training to become first responders.

The nonprofit continues to support local and state police, fire, and EMS personnel who protect the families in Morris County. Since 1971, The 200 Club has given more than $5 million to first responder families, either in the form of death benefits and dependent awards when a first responder dies in the line of duty or college scholarships to their family members.

“Every day, our first responders leave their homes and risk their own lives to protect our families,” said Jim Rizzo, president of The 200 Club of Morris County. “We believe we should stand up for their families. Our annual scholarship awards are part of the promise we make to those who care for us.”

The 200 Club of Morris County has provided more than $2.3 million in scholarships since 1996. To date, 682 scholarships have been awarded.

The other recipients are:

Rahul Makkena, Rahul Patel, and Rohan Savani, of Parsippany

Priscilla Wong of Lake Hiawatha

Rahul Makkena
Priscilla Wong
Rohan Savani

Griffin G. Smolar, Montville

Kailey A. Pasquariello and Victoria E. Richards, both of Lake Hopatcong

Evangeline A. Veletto, Long Valley

Matthew R. Mauro, Madison

Alexis M. Caffrey of Montague

Maya E. Slaughter of Morristown

Emily E. Schmidt, Oak Ridge

Rachel D. Delaney of Kinnelon

Walker Heller, Washington

Amanda P. Cortright of Whippany

Body of Missing College Student Found

Frank L. Cahill
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Body of Missing College Student Found

MORRIS COUNTY — Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, and Madison Police Acting Chief John R. Miscia announce that the body of Ajay Sah has been found.

Sah, a 22-year-old male from the Borough of Madison, was reported missing on January 22, 2021. Ajay Sah is a foreign exchange student from Nepal and was attending Drew University in the Borough of Madison.

Last seen on campus at Drew University on January 19, 2021, an investigation confirmed Sah traveled by NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. Surveillance footage observed an individual believed to be Sah in New York City on the Brooklyn Bridge at approximately 5:00 a.m. on January 20, 2021.

Sah was seen traveling alone and carrying a backpack. Despite the relentless efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, Sah’s disappearance has remained a mystery until additional evidence was discovered.

First, Sah’s backpack was discovered by a citizen on a beach in Sea Bright, New Jersey, and its contents were turned over to authorities in late April. Next, an unidentified body was discovered in Anchorage Channel in Brooklyn on March 9.

Initially unable to confirm identification, the City of New York Police Department notified the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Missing Persons Unit on April 25.

After detectives conferred, the unidentified body was later confirmed to be Sah by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of the City of New York through the use of X-ray analysis.

The final death certificate is pending. Acting Prosecutor Carroll indicated the University has fully cooperated in the investigation and expressed his appreciation for their assistance, including their establishment of counseling and grief services for friends of Mr. Sah and available to the campus and surrounding community.

Acting Prosecutor Carroll said, “The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office extends its condolences to the Sah family for their loss. The circumstances of this disappearance were challenging, however, were investigated thoroughly by the MCPO, Madison Police Department and its law enforcement partners. We appreciate all of the hard work put into tracing Mr. Sah’s movements.

Murphy Announces Significant Easing of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions On Businesses, Gatherings and Venues

Frank L. Cahill
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Murphy Announces Significant Easing of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions On Businesses, Gatherings and Venues

MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a significant easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on the region’s businesses, venues, and gatherings given significant progress in vaccinations and sustained reduction in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

“With our COVID-19 numbers, particularly hospitalizations, trending decisively in the right direction and our vaccination goals within reach, now is the time to take major steps to reopen our economy and loosen both indoor and outdoor gathering and capacity restrictions,” said Governor Murphy.

“We’ve done this the right way, in partnership with our neighboring states of New York and Connecticut, and by allowing data, science, and public health to guide our decision-making. Over these next few weeks, I encourage all remaining eligible New Jerseyans to get vaccinated so we can continue fighting back against this virus and move toward a ‘new normal’ for ourselves, our neighbors, and our loved ones.”

Social Distance-based Business Capacities
Effective May 19, most business capacities—which are currently based upon a percentage of maximum occupancy—will be removed in New Jersey and New York. Businesses will only be limited by the space available for patrons or parties of patrons to maintain the required social distance of 6 feet. This new distance-based maximum capacity will apply across commercial settings, including retail, food services, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barbershops, and other personal care services, among other settings. It will also apply in houses of worship.

Increase in Social and Residential Gathering Limits
In New York beginning May 10, the outdoor social gathering limit will increase from 200 to 500 people. Beginning May 19, the indoor social gathering limit will increase from 100 to 250 people. Also, the outdoor residential gathering limit of 25 people will be removed, reverting to the social gathering limit of 500 people with space for appropriate social distancing, and the indoor residential gathering limit will increase from 10 to 50 people. In New York, any event gatherings in excess of the social gathering limits may only occur if all individuals present proof of full vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test result.

Event Venues
Congregate commercial and social events in New York—such as those at venues that host sports competitions, performing arts and live entertainment, and catered receptions—can exceed the social gathering limits of 500 people outdoors or 250 people indoors if all attendees over the age of four present either proof of full vaccination status or recent negative COVID-19 test result and the required social distancing can be accommodated.

Starting May 19, large-scale indoor event venues will operate at 30 percent capacity, which is an increase from the current 10 percent capacity limit. Large-scale outdoor event venues will operate at 33 percent. Social distancing, masks, and other applicable health protocols will still apply, including the requirement of attendee proof of full vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test result.

Industry Reopening Requirements
While most industry capacity restrictions will be lifted, industry-specific requirements will remain in effect for a longer period of time, including state or local health authority event notification, health screening, contact information for tracing, enhanced air handling and building system standards, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols. The State will continue to provide additional guidance on these provisions as they apply to each industry.

Township Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, May 4

Frank L. Cahill
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Township Council Meeting to be held Tuesday, May 4

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its regularly scheduled council agenda meeting Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

For more information, please contact the Township Clerk’s office at (973) 263-4351 or email pthclerk@parsippany.net.

An ordinance can be found below:

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for May 5, 2021

Frank L. Cahill
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Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled for May 5, 2021

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

For more information, please call (973) 263-4286 or email njolie@parsippany.net.

Parsippany to Hold Public Hearing for Green Acres Program Application

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Parsippany to Hold Public Hearing for Green Acres Program Application

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold a public hearing next month concerning its application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Acres Program, for a proposed minor diversion of parkland owned by the Township.

This application is subject to NJDEP Commissioner and State House Commission approval and is available for review at the Municipal Clerk’s office, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, by calling the Township Clerk at (973) 263-4358 or the Township website by clicking here, at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 449 Halsey Road, and at the NJDEP Green Acres Program offices (address below).

The public hearing will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., to be hosted via a virtual meeting platform. Due to the State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency declared by Governor Murphy, and in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of Township residents, this meeting is being held by electronic remote access via WebEx Meeting (https://bit.ly/3ugbh1T, entering First Name/Last Name/E-mail Address when prompted) or via the conference line (844-621-3956, PIN: 631180).

All interested parties are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. In addition to oral comments presented during the hearing, written comments may be submitted to the agencies listed below. All written comments must be received within two weeks following the hearing, by Thursday, May 27, 2021.

The proposed parkland diversion would involve the construction of a 0.164-acre portion of Block 736, Lot 9.01 on the official tax map of the Township, by the Township’s water department of a replacement well, pump house, and access drive in support of the Township’s drinking water system. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.5(a)1, as compensation for the proposed minor diversion, the Township proposes to remit $19,311.22 to Green Acres for deposit into the Garden State Preservation Trust Fund.

This application also requires a minor diversion from the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.  The proposed minor diversion of a 0.164-acre portion of Block 736, Lot 9.01 forms part of the open space lands preserved, in part, with funding assistance from the Morris County Open Space, Farmland, Floodplain Protection, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund as part of the Smith Road Sheep Farm (Block 736, Lots 9.01 and 9.02) in 2005.  Compensation for the proposed minor diversion will be determined in accordance with the Morris County Open Space, Farmland, Floodplain Protection, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Rules.

All written comments should be submitted to the Township of Parsippany Troy Hills Water Department, with a copy to the NJDEP Green Acres Program and Morris County, at the following addresses:

Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Water Department
1001 Parsippany Boulevard
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Attention: John Wieworka
JWieworka@Parsippany.net

NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Green Acres Program
Bureau of Legal Services and Stewardship
Mail Code 501-01
P.O. Box 420
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
Attention: Morris County Steward
Adam.Taylor@dep.nj.gov

County of Morris
Office of Planning & Preservation
P.O. Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
Attention: Joseph Barilla, PP/AICP
jbarilla@co.morris.nj.us

Due to remote working arrangements during the current state of a public health emergency, e-mail comments are preferred.

 

Sewa North Jersey Helps Clean Jersey City Reservoir

Frank L. Cahill
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Sewa North Jersey Helps Clean Jersey City Reservoir

PARSIPPANY — A group of more than two hundred Sewa International North Jersey chapter volunteers and their families cleaned up the Jersey City Reservoir to commemorate Earth Day.

In conjunction with the town of Parsippany, volunteers met at Parsippany PAL, busing their way to the reservoir to clean, beautify and protect it. The event began at 9:30 a.m., continuing until 1:00 p.m. as volunteers cleared debris and trash, making the water supply safer.

“When Parsippany called on us to clean up the reservoir, we were more than happy to help. It was great to see so many people who care about our planet come together to make this place cleaner, safer,” said Sewa North Jersey Chapter Coordinator, Rashmita Shanbag.

Among the volunteers were high school students from Sewa North Jersey’s LEAD program, an internship that trains students in community engagement, promoting volunteerism and environmentalism. “It is a privilege to give back to our community and make a difference,” said Sewa’s Director of Projects and Programs Prem Pusuloori.

Sewa is committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.

Walk-Ins Allowed at Morris County COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Site

Frank L. Cahill
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Walk-Ins Allowed at Morris County COVID-19 Vaccine Mega Site

MORRIS COUNTY — All six vaccine mega-sites are open for walk-in vaccinations.  Residents, 16 and up can come to the mega-sites between select times.

Locations of the mega-sites are:

  • Morris County Megasite (Rockaway Townsquare, 301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway): 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
  • Atlantic County Megasite (Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Bergen County Megasite (Racetrack at Meadowlands, 1 Racetrack Drive, East Rutherford): 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
  • Burlington County Megasite (Moorestown Mall, 400 NJ-38, Moorestown): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Gloucester County Megasite (Rowan College of South Jersey, 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell): 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Middlesex County Megasite (New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison): 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Pre-registration via the Atlantic Health site remains the preferred method by clicking here.

Purple Paint Presents Virtual Holi; Have Fun and Help Girls

Frank L. Cahill
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Purple Paint Presents Virtual Holi; Have Fun and Help Girls

PARSIPPANY — Holi is a festival of colors that announces the arrival of spring. After a long-white-cold winter, what could be more symbolic to welcome chirping of birds, sprawling green blanket of grass, new green leaves, and colorful flowers than COLORS? Holi is celebrated in many parts of the world usually in March or April. These months are usually still not warm enough in the United States so we improvise and play Holi in May.

On the day of the Holi, friends, and family gather for a feast, exchange pleasantries, and play with colored powder (aka colors) and water balloons. While throwing color on others, screams of “Holi Hai! Bura Naa Maano, Holi Hai!!”, which means “It is Holi! Please do not mind, It is Holi!!” could be heard. Throwing color and then asking for forgiveness is symbolic of asking for forgiveness for anything you might have said or done over the past year. You ask for forgiveness from friends and relatives and of course, you are forgiven with a splash of color and a big hug. A sweet or candy is also stuffed in your mouth with a big smile. Water balloons and water blasters add a flavor to the entire celebration. It is a great way to bring colors and happiness after a long and lazy winter.

We all are fortunate to celebrate Holi in some shape or form. But there are many around the world who are not as fortunate. Just like we all want to turn the page of our lives by celebrating Holi and go into bright and colorful days, it is upon us to help others and take them along. After all, fun while celebrating Holi multiplies exponentially when celebrated with many (each and everyone around us). These are some unprecedented times when holding hands with others is a lot more relevant. Children and specifically girls are more vulnerable to current COVID conditions. The second COVID wave in India has traumatized the entire world. Due to ongoing lockdowns and just fear of going out, girls in rural areas as well as from backward backgrounds are struggling to get hold of basic health and hygiene necessities. With your help, Purple Paint wants to turn the page for these girls and help them go from gloomy days amid COVID to a little bit of color in their lives. Purple Paint plans to supply health and hygiene necessities to over 500 girls.

Purple Paint brings “Virtual Holi” to you. The virtual event will be organized on Sunday, May 23 at 4:00 p.m. Join us for amazing performances, dance to DJ beats, and then play Holi in your backyard with friends and family. To make this happen, we have prepared a “Holi Kit” that you can purchase for a very nominal charge of $50.00.

Each kit includes two packets of colors, a bunch of 30+ balloons, two t-shirts, two sunglasses, a sweet or candy. The kit has enough color and balloons to play with four or more friends and family members. You may order more than one “Holi Kit”. If you do not play Holi, please consider making a donation.

While we all play Holi, we want to spread some color in the lives of others, not just symbolically but for real. Please join Purple Paint’s Virtual Holi event and extend helping hands to girls in need especially in these unprecedented times. Purple Paint plans to raise $5000. 100% proceeds go towards supporting health and hygiene supplies for girls.

To order your “Holi Kit”, click here and on “Order Holi Kit Now”. Please select the option “Holi Kit” while placing your order. To help reduce shipping costs, we will coordinate pick-up points within the Parsippany area during the week prior to the event on May 23. This will allow us to support more girls.

 For more information click here or  For help with your Holi Kit orders and event sponsorship, please email paintings@purplepaint.org or call (973) 641-2048.

Planning Board Meeting Set for Monday, May 3

Frank L. Cahill
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Planning Board Meeting Set for Monday, May 3

PARSIPPANY — The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will conduct its Planning Board meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via a web conferencing program named WebEx. This program will allow the public to listen in to the meeting and to participate during the public portion session only. This program uses a “raise hand” button in the software to address those who wish to speak during the public portion.

Please be advised that in order for a member of the public to speak during the public portion, they will need to provide their first name, last name, email address, address and city accurately. Anyone not using their real name and address will not be allowed to speak during the public portion.

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